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Legend of the Galactic Heroes Watch Order
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Also known as Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu, LoGH, Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These, Gin'eiden
The Legend of the Galactic Heroes watch order has two paths. The classic path begins with My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars (1988), a film that introduces the rival commanders Reinhard von Lohengramm of the Galactic Empire and Yang Wen-li of the Free Planets Alliance. Then watch the main story, the 110-episode OVA (Episodes 1-110, 1988-1997). Overture to a New War (1993) is an optional film that retells the Battle of Astarte, which OVA episodes 1-2 also cover, so watch one or the other. Golden Wings (1992) and the two Gaiden series, A Hundred Billion Stars (Episodes 1-24) and Spiral Labyrinth (Episodes 1-28), are prequels made later; they are optional and best watched after the main OVA. The second path is Die Neue These, a modern remake in four 12-episode seasons (2018-2022): Kaikou, Seiran, Gekitotsu and Sakubou. It is still incomplete, and a continuation has been announced without a date.
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Recommended first watch
Checked October 2026Watch My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars (film), then the 110-episode OVA; Overture to a New War is an optional alternative to OVA episodes 1-2.
Golden Wings and the Gaiden are optional prequels for after the OVA. Die Neue These is an unfinished remake you can watch instead.
Start here
- Watch first
- Start with Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars.
- What to skip
- 8 entries are optional: Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Overture to a New War, Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Golden Wings, Episodes 1-24 (Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: A Hundred Billion Stars), Episodes 1-28 (Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Spiral Labyrinth), Episodes 1-12 (Die Neue These: Kaikou), Episodes 1-12 (Die Neue These: Seiran), and 2 more. The story still tracks without them.
- Filler notes
- Episodes 1-24 (Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: A Hundred Billion Stars). Optional prequel.
- Episodes 1-28 (Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Spiral Labyrinth). Optional prequel.
- Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Golden Wings. Optional prequel.
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My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars
#1 · 1 entry
- 1Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars
Start here. My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars (film, 1988): Reinhard and Yang's first clash; the prologue to the OVA.
Movie
Overture to a New War
#2 · 1 entry
- 2Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Overture to a New WarOptional
Optional. Overture to a New War (film, 1993) retells the Battle of Astarte, also shown in OVA episodes 1-2. Watch one.
Movie
Legend of the Galactic Heroes (OVA)
#3 · 1 entry
- 3Episodes 1-110
The main story (110 OVA episodes, 1988-1997): the war between the Galactic Empire and the Free Planets Alliance.
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Golden Wings
#4 · 1 entry
- 4Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Golden WingsOptional
Optional prequel. Golden Wings (film, 1992) retells Reinhard and Kircheis's youth with a different art style.
Movie
Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: A Hundred Billion Stars
#5 · 1 entry
- 5Episodes 1-24Optional
Optional prequel. Gaiden 1 (24 episodes, 1998): Reinhard and Kircheis's early careers. Best after the main OVA.
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Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Spiral Labyrinth
#6 · 1 entry
- 6Episodes 1-28Optional
Optional prequel. Gaiden 2 (28 episodes, 1999-2000): Yang's early years and more Imperial side stories.
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Die Neue These: Kaikou
#7 · 1 entry
- 7Episodes 1-12Optional
Alternative path. Die Neue These (2018), the remake, season 1 (12 episodes): The Encounter, up to Astarte and Iserlohn.
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Die Neue These: Seiran
#8 · 1 entry
- 8Episodes 1-12Optional
Die Neue These season 2, Stellar War (12 episodes, 2019; 13-24 overall): civil wars on both sides.
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Die Neue These: Gekitotsu
#9 · 1 entry
- 9Episodes 1-12Optional
Die Neue These season 3, Collision (12 episodes, 2022; 25-36 overall): the remake's third part.
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Die Neue These: Sakubou
#10 · 1 entry
- 10Episodes 1-12Optional
Die Neue These season 4, Intrigue (12 episodes, 2022; 37-48 overall): the latest part of the remake.
0/12
The correct order to watch Legend of the Galactic Heroes, as one listShowHide
Watch Legend of the Galactic Heroes in this order. 10 entries, chronological.
- Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars (movie)
- Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Overture to a New War (movie) — optional
- Legend of the Galactic Heroes (OVA): Episodes 1-110
- Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Golden Wings (movie) — optional
- Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: A Hundred Billion Stars: Episodes 1-24 — optional
- Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Spiral Labyrinth: Episodes 1-28 — optional
- Die Neue These: Kaikou: Episodes 1-12 — optional
- Die Neue These: Seiran: Episodes 1-12 — optional
- Die Neue These: Gekitotsu: Episodes 1-12 — optional
- Die Neue These: Sakubou: Episodes 1-12 — optional
How this order works
AnimeChrono watch orders put every season, movie, OVA, ONA and special for a franchise in chronological story order, the order the events happen. When an OVA or movie takes place partway through a season, the episode range is split so it sits where it belongs. Entries you can skip are marked optional, and each order says where to start. Release order, sorted by air date, is a secondary view once every entry has a date. The orders began as a hand-curated set, and episode counts and air dates come from AniList. Fans maintain the orders from there. Any signed-in user can edit one. Edits from trusted contributors go live right away and the rest are reviewed first. Every change is versioned and can be reverted, and each order shows when it was last updated and last checked.
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Legend of the Galactic Heroes watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Legend of the Galactic Heroes in?
Watch My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars (film), then the 110-episode OVA; Overture to a New War is an optional alternative to OVA episodes 1-2. Golden Wings and the Gaiden are optional prequels for after the OVA. Die Neue These is an unfinished remake you can watch instead.
Should I watch the Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden first?
Most fans recommend watching them after the main OVA. They are prequels set before the story, but they were made later and are more rewarding once you know the characters.
Should I watch Overture to a New War or OVA episodes 1-2?
Either. The film retells the Battle of Astarte with more detail, while OVA episodes 1-2 cover the same events. Watch one and continue with episode 3.
Should I watch the original Legend of the Galactic Heroes or Die Neue These?
The 110-episode OVA is the complete story. Die Neue These is a modern remake (48 episodes so far) that is not finished yet; a continuation is announced without a date.
What is the chronological order of Legend of the Galactic Heroes?
Start with Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars, then continue with Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Overture to a New War, Episodes 1-110 (Legend of the Galactic Heroes (OVA)), Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Golden Wings, Episodes 1-24 (Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: A Hundred Billion Stars), and Episodes 1-28 (Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Spiral Labyrinth), followed by 4 more entries. The full Legend of the Galactic Heroes watch order on this page has 10 entries across 10 series, listed in chronological viewing order.
What is the release order of Legend of the Galactic Heroes?
In the order they aired, start with Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars, then Episodes 1-110 (Legend of the Galactic Heroes (OVA)), Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Golden Wings, Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Overture to a New War, Episodes 1-24 (Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: A Hundred Billion Stars), and Episodes 1-28 (Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Spiral Labyrinth), followed by 4 more entries. Release order follows air dates and is not the recommended chronological order.
How many episodes is Legend of the Galactic Heroes?
Legend of the Galactic Heroes has 210 TV episodes in this order, plus 3 movies.
Where do the Legend of the Galactic Heroes movies fit in the watch order?
Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars comes first, Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Overture to a New War comes right after Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars, and Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Golden Wings comes right after Episodes 1-110 (Legend of the Galactic Heroes (OVA)).
Can I skip anything in Legend of the Galactic Heroes?
Yes. 8 entries are marked optional: Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Overture to a New War, Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Golden Wings, Episodes 1-24 (Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: A Hundred Billion Stars), Episodes 1-28 (Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Spiral Labyrinth), Episodes 1-12 (Die Neue These: Kaikou), and Episodes 1-12 (Die Neue These: Seiran), and 2 more. Everything else is part of the main story.
Is Legend of the Galactic Heroes finished?
Yes. Legend of the Galactic Heroes has finished airing, and this order covers everything released so far in chronological viewing order.
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